There are many different types of household appliances available, and it can be hard to determine which ones are essential for your home. One you don’t want to overlook is a backup generator, especially if you live in Michigan.
In this blog, the experts at Koch & White Heating and Cooling cover the importance of having a generator in Michigan and why you should have our team assist you in getting the ideal generator to power your home during unexpected outages.
Power outages can last a few moments or a few days, depending on the severity of the cause. Without adequate power, you can’t run your electronics, charge your phone, cool your food, or light up your home during the darker evening hours.
There are various culprits behind power outages:
A backup generator is installed at your home and automatically kicks on to supply power to your home when your local power grid experiences an outage. It can supply power to your HVAC system, security system, outlets, lighting, and so forth to ensure you can stay comfortable in your home.Â
A standby generator can be a great investment for any homeowner. No one likes experiencing a power outage, and with a generator, you don’t have to.
Standby generators can provide numerous benefits for your household:
A portable generator is one that you can move and is most convenient for things like tailgating or supplying power for temporary lighting. There’s no doubt that portable generators can be a handy option for powering temporary appliances. However, portable generators typically don’t provide enough power to sustain the items in your household. This is where a standby generator is necessary to produce adequate power for things like your air conditioner and refrigerator. Standby generators also kick on automatically to ensure uninterrupted power.
The size of your generator makes a world of difference in how much it can successfully power your home. It can be helpful to make a list of the items you want to power during an electrical outage, such as your HVAC and home security systems. Be sure to consult one of our generator installation professionals for an appropriate sizing recommendation for your new unit.
Standby generators can run on diesel, propane, or natural gas. Unless you’re using natural gas, you’ll need an on-site fuel storage tank to supply adequate fuel to your generator. Routine generator maintenance includes topping off the oil every few months and getting professional generator services annually for things like replacing air filters, spark plugs, and oil filters.
Backup generators can be an invaluable tool for any homeowner. From increasing your property’s resale value to providing peace of mind that your home’s systems will work even if you’re not there, a backup generator has many great benefits. Just running to keep your refrigerator and freezer cold can save you a bundle in otherwise spoiled food costs.
Koch & White has been proudly serving the community for over 90 years. We’re 100% employee-owned, and we’ll make your comfort our utmost priority. We always provide convenient upfront pricing, and our services are award-winning. All our electricians are fully licensed and highly knowledgeable in their field.
If you want a standby generator, be sure to phone the professionals at Koch & White Heating and Cooling today.
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